Job summary
AECOM is seeking an Inspector II – Safety QA to support airport construction projects in San Diego, California. This is an onsite field-based position supporting active construction projects within a complex airport operating environment.
The Inspector II will perform construction safety inspections, evaluate contractor work practices and documentation, and help verify compliance with project requirements, applicable state and federal regulations and recognized construction safety standards. The role will document safety observations and corrective actions, support incident investigations and monitor contractor safety performance across multidisciplinary construction activities.
This position requires strong construction safety knowledge, sound field judgment and the ability to communicate safety concerns clearly with contractors, project teams and other stakeholders while supporting safe operations for airport personnel, contractors and the traveling public.
Key responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct field safety inspections of multidisciplinary airport construction projects to evaluate compliance with contract requirements, applicable regulations and established construction safety standards.
- Monitor contractor work practices and safety programs, including applicable CSO, TSO, ESO and OSHA Form 33 requirements.
- Identify, document and communicate safety deficiencies and follow corrective actions through resolution.
- Prepare daily inspection reports and periodic progress reports documenting field conditions, observations and contractor corrective measures.
- Review contractor safety plans and safety performance for compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accepted professional practices.
- Track safety observations, corrective actions and performance metrics and communicate significant findings to project leadership.
- Support workplace audits and inspections involving personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolding, trenching and excavation, crane and heavy equipment operations and other construction activities.
- Assist with accident and incident investigations by gathering information through field observations, interviews and other available documentation and contributing to required reports.
- Support safety training activities involving hazard communication, hearing conservation, respiratory protection, fall protection, scaffolding, crane operations, heavy equipment and Injury and Illness Prevention Program requirements, as needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of construction safety regulations, standards and industry practices relevant to airport and commercial construction environments.